ATOKA – After a brief closure and weeks of behind-the-scenes work, the long-standing movie theatre in Atoka is set to reopen its doors as Atoka Cinema 16 on Friday, June 13, under the operation of Phoenix Theatres Entertainment, LLC. Moviegoers can expect a refreshed experience, with new management, all-new staff, updated kitchen equipment, and significantly lower admission … [Read more...] about Atoka Cinema 16 set to open Friday
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All aboard: Atoka Railroad Adventure reopens Friday with family fun
ATOKA — After a period of closure, Atoka Railroad Adventure is making a comeback. The beloved family destination will officially reopen at 5 p.m. Friday, June 13, at 110 Michael Ave., offering outdoor attractions and a nostalgic return for families across Tipton County and beyond. The revival was led by Amanda and Junior Faurbo, who partnered with longtime supporters and … [Read more...] about All aboard: Atoka Railroad Adventure reopens Friday with family fun
Covington’s Bella Crook signs softball scholarship with Southwest
Bella Crook was a big reason why the Covington Lady Chargers softball team made the state tournament last year. Her accomplishments were noticed by Southwest Tennessee Community College softball coach Keith Gentry, and that led to her signing on Tuesday. “I’ve heard nothing but good things about her,” Gentry said. “An opposing coach said a bunch of good things about … [Read more...] about Covington’s Bella Crook signs softball scholarship with Southwest
Straight out of Black Bottom: A Covington community hosts its inaugural reunion
Submitted by Dr. Mary Edwards Harris Members from the Black Bottom Neighborhood Community of Covington organized and executed a groundbreaking three-day Neighborhood Community Reunion—a first-of-its-kind event for the city! Through prayers, meticulous planning, and persistent effort, the weekend event fostered renewed connections and fellowship … [Read more...] about Straight out of Black Bottom: A Covington community hosts its inaugural reunion
Brighton High fishing duo will compete for national title next month
Jaxon Sherfield, a 2025 graduate of Brighton High School, and rising sophomore Reese Russell will have a chance to do something really special next month: compete for a national championship. The fishing duo has qualified to compete in the High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship June 24-28 at Oklahoma. Sherfield has been an accomplished competitive … [Read more...] about Brighton High fishing duo will compete for national title next month
Munford baseball finishes second at Class AAA state tournament
Saturday's Class 3A state title game at Siegel High Schoo in Murfreesboro didn't go as Cougars fans and played hoped, but the Munford baseball team's postseason run will go down was one of the best in school history. After going 3-0 in bracket play, the Cougars lost to Greeneville 10-0 in the title game. "Thanks for the ride boy," head coach Scotty Yount said. "You guys … [Read more...] about Munford baseball finishes second at Class AAA state tournament
Brighton High grad Dalton Rushing now playing for reigning World Series champs
Making a Major League Baseball roster is really, really hard. According to Google, 0.5 percent of high school baseball players are drafted, and only about 10 percent of those ever make it to the big leagues. Until last week, just two Tipton County men – Aaron Fultz and Tucker Ashford – had ever played in the modern major leagues. Now there are three. Dalton Rushing, a … [Read more...] about Brighton High grad Dalton Rushing now playing for reigning World Series champs
Covington softball team downs South Gibson, advances to state tournament
There were not a lot of people outside of the Covington High School softball program who expected the Lady Chargers to be in the 2025 Class 3A state tournament. The team is young and a new coach was named one week into the season. So much for the naysayers. Covington defeated Millington last Wednesday to win the region title and then beat South Gibson 4-2 at home … [Read more...] about Covington softball team downs South Gibson, advances to state tournament
